Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs UK Azure Blue

Intermediate Blue FS35164

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-366
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#536a7d (estimate)

UK Azure Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.108
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a87af (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. UK Azure Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Intermediate Blue FS35164.

Can I use UK Azure Blue instead of Intermediate Blue FS35164?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). UK Azure Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Intermediate Blue FS35164.

Can I use Intermediate Blue FS35164 instead of UK Azure Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Intermediate Blue FS35164 is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Intermediate Blue FS35164 on the colour wheel See UK Azure Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Intermediate Blue FS35164

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to UK Azure Blue

All matches: Intermediate Blue FS35164 equivalents · UK Azure Blue equivalents

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